# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:45 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:50 pm
- **Event Description**: It’s that time of year again…About this EventFirst held in 1892, the Oxford–Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match is the world’s oldest continually running swimming competition. This listing is for spectators of the swimming matches only. The event is split into two sequential swimming sessions: a morning session featuring the Seconds Varsity Match and Alumni races, followed by the Blues Varsity Match. Spectators may attend either session individually or both via purchasing both tickets. Capacity is limited, and all proceeds support the running of the event and Oxford University Swimming Club as the host club.Agenda?: 08:45 AM - 10:50 AMThe seconds match and alumni racesInfo: “The Seconds Match and Alumni Races”
Arrival from 08:45
Session ends 10:50
Spectators holding this ticket only should leave the venue at 10:50.
Price: £3
This includes viewing of the Seconds Match, Seconds Award Presentation, and the Alumni Races.
The Seconds Varsity Match features Oxford and Cambridge second-team swimmers competing across a full programme of short-course events. Events include 50 m freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly; 100 m freestyle and individual medley; 200 m freestyle; and 4×50 m freestyle and medley relays. Alumni races follow, allowing former Varsity swimmers to compete as part of the historic programme.Untitled agenda?: 11:00 AM - 01:50 PMThe Blues matchInfo: “The Blues Match”
Arrival from 11:00
Session ends 13:50
Price: £5.50
If spectators hold both the seconds and blues, they may stay for both sessions without the need to leave and re-enter.
Includes the viewing of the Blues Match and Blues Award Presentation.
The Blues Match is the main Oxford–Cambridge swimming contest, raced by the universities’ top representative teams, commonly referred to as the Blues teams. Events include 100 m freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly; 200 m freestyle and individual medley; 400 m freestyle; and 4×100 m freestyle and medley relays.
All tickets count as one spectator. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-oxford-cambridge-swimming-varsity-match-2026/100001982493607748
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Contests, Nonprofit, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3, max: 5.5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oxford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Rosenblatt Pool
- **lat**: 51.7458122
- **long**: -1.2445696
- **full address**: Rosenblatt Pool, Iffley Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026 being held?
  - **A:** The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026 takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:45 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:50 pm at Rosenblatt Pool, Iffley Road, Oxford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026 range from GBP 3 to GBP 6 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityThe seconds  match and alumni racesGBP 3AvailableThe blues matchGBP 6Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026?
  - **A:** The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026 is organized by Finn Ashworth.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Oxford Cambridge Swimming Varsity Match 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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